Latest earthquakes near Bosnia and Herzegovina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Bosnia and Herzegovina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bosnia and Herzegovina? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bosnia and Herzegovina (also known as Bosnia I Hercegovína), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bosnia and Herzegovina Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bosnia and Herzegovina. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bosnia and Herzegovina and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 268 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bosnia and Herzegovina roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2019. A total of 76 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bosnia and Herzegovina that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bosnia and Herzegovina during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 248 | 92.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 6.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bosnia and Herzegovina
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bosnia and Herzegovina occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Sarajevo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 103 kilometers (64 mi) north-west of Banja Luka, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bosnia and Herzegovina in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 207 kilometers (129 mi) north-west of Sarajevo. It is the strongest earthquake near Bosnia and Herzegovina in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bosnia and Herzegovina in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Earthquakes by region of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Brčko (Brčko distrikt)
- Federation of B&H (Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Srpska (Republika Srpska)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bosnia and Herzegovina.
When was the last earthquake in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bosnia and Herzegovina on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 20:59 local time (Europe/Sarajevo). The center of this earthquake was located 234km southwest of Mostar at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bosnia and Herzegovina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bosnia and Herzegovina?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bosnia and Herzegovina on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Sarajevo). The center of this earthquake was located 207km south-southeast of Sarajevo at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bosnia and Herzegovina since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bosnia and Herzegovina?
In the past 10 years, 268 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bosnia and Herzegovina. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
